Trump doubles down on Gaza ambitions

The US president has said he is committed to “buying and owning” the enclave, which he called a “big real estate site” US President Donald Trump has reiterated his plans to take control of Gaza, saying he intends to enlist other Middle Eastern countries to help rebuild it. Speaking to reporters on board Air Force…

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EU nations aim to seize alleged ‘Russian shadow fleet’ vessels – Politico

Cargo ships could reportedly be impounded on grounds of supposed piracy and the threat of environmental incidents Several EU members are considering strengthening the legal framework for seizing ships in the Baltic Sea with the aim of undermining Russian trade, Politico reported on Monday, citing insiders. Finland, Estonia, Lithuania, and Latvia are allegedly seeking to…

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Trump’s Gaza plan ‘futile’ – Erdogan

The US president’s bid to relocate Palestinians is meaningless and politically motivated, according to the Turkish leader Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has denounced US President Donald Trump’s proposal to take control of Gaza, calling it a meaningless plan pushed by the “Zionist lobby.” Trump floated the idea of the US owning the Palestinian enclave…

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